Author Question: The client presents with unilateral facial paralysis and the nurse suspects Bell's palsy. After ... (Read 72 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The client presents with unilateral facial paralysis and the nurse suspects Bell's palsy. After client teaching, which client statement would indicate the need for further education?

1. This may have occurred as a result of a viral infection.
2. This will probably disappear on its own in several weeks.
3. The onset of Bell's palsy is very slow and the effects can linger for several months.
4. Your cranial nerve VII is not functioning appropriately.

Question 2

Which location would the nurse use for palpation when assessing the submental lymph node during a physical assessment?

1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.

T4T · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Bell's palsy is believed to occur as a result of viral infection. The condition usually resolves spontaneously after several weeks. The onset is sudden and there aren't lingering effects after the condition resolves in several weeks after onset. Cranial nerve VII is not functioning appropriately as a result of the viral infection. This results in the unilateral facial paralysis associated with the condition.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
The submental lymph node is just below the chin and should be palpated with one hand.